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Grand Bear Updated Lux Cabin: Chef kitch,Wi-Fi,Sleep 12 SWIM/HIKE/FISH/BOAT/GOLF
Utica townhouse
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- sleeps 12
Responds fast! avg. 25 minutes
Price per night from
$569
Luxury Dog Friendly Cabin w/Whirlpool Tub - Kishauwau's Starved Rock Area Cabins
Utica log cabin
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- sleeps 4
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
$252
“Another awesome visit to Kishauwau!” This is our third trip to Kishauwau. They never disappoint. This place is absolutely amazing. It is quiet and tranquil---set back among tall trees, and a nice distance from the other cabins on the property. The owners, Jamie and Theresa are very kind, accommodating and eager to please. They make you feel like family here. With Starved Rock and Matthieson State Parks, plus the wineries, shops and restaurant/bars in nearby Utica, there is always something to do. But really, it is very tempting to just kick back and relax in your cozy, comfortable, and immaculately clean Kishauwau Cabin!
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
$235
“Peaceful” Two-nights in a relatively secluded cabin with no internet or cell access allowed for time to slow down. I could solely focus on enjoying each moment. The cabin was amazingly well-kept, well-furnished, and pleasant. It was more comfortable than any box-hotel. I will go back. It was a great chance to regenerate the batteries.
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
$160
“Perfect place for treating yourself to a quite and peaceful geta” We had a great time in the Zonta cabin. All cabins are nicely spaced out. The owners are working on a new koi point which is very pretty already. Check in/out took just a minute. Love the fact that there is no cell phone (T-mobile), cable or internet service in the cabins. If you can't live without a phone, the owners offer you to use theirs. Owners are very friendly and nice to talk to. The reason why we choose this place is because we could bring our senior dog with who had a great time laying around and smelling fresh air. The cabins are equipped with everything you need and really offer a lot of space. The owner's dog is a great entertainer and loves to play with kids. It is just a short drive to the next town, Starved Rock or Matthiesen Park. We will be back soon, but probably stay longer next time. It was a great experience and I told all my customers about it already:-) Thank you!
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
$171
“Terrific, as always!” We love coming to Kishauwau for a quiet get-away! This is our 3rd year staying here...the first two years were just the two of us. This year we decided to bring the kids along to see what this beautiful place has to offer. We will still come back in the Fall to spend time here without the kids! The cabins are always well-kept, clean and quaint!
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
$211
Romantic Illinois Getaway Cabin near Starved Rock - Jack's Deluxe Cabin
Utica log cabin
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- sleeps 2
“secluded holiday” a wonderful get away weekend. close to state parks that we love. The cabin was beautiful..We will definitely come back in the summer if possible.
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
$246
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Midwest Family Getaway Cabin Near Starved Rock - Kishauwau Cabins Grandma Cabin
Tonica log cabin
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- sleeps 14
“A respit you will never forget !” My sister and girlfriends went up for a relaxing weekend to scrapbook, craft and just relax ! It could not have been a better place to do this and it ws so peaceful ! The cabin is comfy and clean ! Even the twels smell wonderful like a spa ! The owners are so kind and helpful and at the same time leave you to your privacy. It had snowed alot that weekend and it was so lovely to watch. Starved rock is minutes away and also a sweet town to walk around in with the most delicious cupcake shop ") It truly was so great and we will be going back and telling all our friends ! A family would be so happy here I can see doing a reunion and renting more cabins too!
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
$470
Whirlpool Cabin 10 minutes from Starved Rock State Park
Tonica cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
- sleeps 4
Responds fast! avg. 2 hours 47 minutes
Price per night from
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About Utica
A lovely slow-paced river town, Utica in LaSalle County is the location of an enchanting annual Bald Eagle migration around the turn of the year. It sits at the foothills of the stunning Starved Rock State Park – a fabulous outdoor adventure lover’s playground, full of accessible summer walks and winter trails.
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About Utica
The original village of Utica was established back in 1852, but its residents swiftly relocated nearby after flooding of the Illinois River in the 1830s. Although its name is now North Utica, villagers and visitors alike never bother with the ‘North’ part.
Surrounded by natural beauty, the town is most well-known for its location to Starved Rock Park where, sliced in amongst all the stunning forestry, rushing streams, waterfalls and wildlife, sit 18 canyons of sandstone rock, formed during the Ice Ages.
Another claim to fame of the town is Burgoo—a traditional pioneer stew cooked over a wooden fire for up to 18 hours and which residents celebrate in the form of an annual festival. The original recipe contained venison or squirrel, but today it’s mostly vegetables with a variety of herbs and spices mixed in with cracked wheat.
What to do in Utica
Visit Starved Rock Park to trek along its riverbanks and visit the many waterfalls or hike amongst its 13 miles of marked forest trails. Swim, fish or sail in the river, hire a horse and go riding, or camp out for the whole weekend. The park is named after a tale of local Indians starving there there after being forced to hide from a fellow tribe.
Pop on over to August Hill Winery to sample the home-made wines and accompanying cheese plates.
Learn about Wild Bill Hickok's ties to the region as well the effects of the Civil War on Utica at the LaSalle County Historical Society & Museum. There’s an old school house and blacksmith shop as well as photos of the town’s tragic mining disaster in 1909.
If visiting in October then stay for the Burgoo Festival where you'll meet craftsmen, musicians, foodies and encounter countless flea market stalls.
Top travel tips for Utica
Don’t ask why there’s no game meat in the Burgoo stew any longer – it was banned for environment health reasons. Meanwhile, if you’ve never tried ‘gator' before then for some genuine southern 'gator' burgers or stew, head over to Ron McFarlain's famous Cajun Connection eatery. The chef proprietor grew up in the swamps of Louisiana where 'gator' featured regularly on the menu.
Nearby Buffalo Rock Park is a great camping ground but you'll need a permit to do so beforehand. The campsites can only be reached via food or bike.
If you really want a taste of the great outdoors and to experience life as an early pioneer or Native American, then there's plenty of opportunity to do so in Utica's fabulous nearby state parks. Or even just appreciate the peace and quiet this quaint friendly town has to offer.
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